PremiumFahadh Faasil reveals he is clinically diagnosed with ADHD; Netizens react
Fahadh Faasil, who is currently on a high with the massive success of his latest outing, Aavesham, recently revealed that he was clinically diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41.
Last Updated: 07.38 PM, May 28, 2024
Fahadh Faasil established himself as one of the most sought-after actors South Indian film industry, with some power-packed performances and notable films. The National Award-winning actor is currently on a high with the massive success of his recent outing, Aavesham. Recently Fahadh Faasil made a rare public appearance as he attended an event at Peace Valley Children’s Village, in Kothamangalam, Kottayam. During his speech at the event, the actor opened up about his ADHD diagnosis.
Fahadh Faasil opens up about his ADHD diagnosis
The talented actor, who attended the event as the Chief Guest, addressed the audience in the signature ‘Ranga’ style. During his speech, Fahadh Faasil revealed that he was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) recently, at the age of 41. The Aavesham actor revealed that he asked the doctor whether it could be cured when he was visiting the Peace Valley Children’s Village. Fahadh Faasil’s revelation has left both his fans and cine-goers equally shocked.
“He told me it can be easily cured if it is diagnosed at a young age. I asked whether it can be cured if it is diagnosed at the age of 41. I am clinically diagnosed with ADHD,” explained the actor, who turned 41 on August 8, 2023. For the uninitiated, ADHD is a neuro-developmental disease that interferes with the brain's capacity to control behavior, attention, and impulse control. Even though it is frequent in youngsters, adults can also be affected. It is easy to cure ADHD if the disorder is diagnosed at a young age, but for adults, it is nearly impossible.
Netizens react to Fahadh Faasil's revelation
The netizens are now showering Fahadh Faasil with love and appreciation, for opening up about his condition. The fans and cine-goers feel that the Trance actor set an example by opening up about his ADHD condition and emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis.
"In a country like India where mental health is often overlooked or stigmatized, it's refreshing to see someone like Fahadh Faasil opening up on his ADHD condition," wrote a netizen, who shared the actor's video on social media. "Glad to see famous personalities like FaFa open up and talk about most misunderstood topics like ADHD. “A lack of understanding of the condition leads society to label people with ADHD and other neurodivergence as ‘lazy’, insincere, or uncaring," reads another post.
Fahadh Faasil’s films
The supremely talented actor is currently busy with the filming of Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, the upcoming romantic comedy directed by Althaf Salim. The much-awaited project, which marks Fahadh Faasil’s first onscreen collaboration with Kalyani Priyadarshan, is slated to hit the big screens during the Christmas season of 2024. FaFa’s other upcoming projects include the Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan, Allu Arjun-Sukumar duo’s Pushpa 2, the untitled Kunchacko Boban-starrer directed by Amal Neerad, Jeethu Joseph's thriller, and more.